Turning a Living Room into a Watch Party Hub

The best watch parties have comfortable seating, a solid internet connection and a quality television and sound system. Create an open floor plan.

NOAA Revises Hurricane Season Forecast

The season is expected to be active from September through November due to a La Nina weather pattern. NOAA predicted a 90% chance of above-average activity.

Mortgage Rates Finally End This Week's Losing Streak

After starting out at the lowest levels in more than a year on Monday morning, mortgage rates had done nothing but increase through Thursday afternoon.  The bounce was abrupt by typical standards with the average 30yr fixed rate rising nearly 0.3% in just 3 days. Friday brought a small amount o

U.S. Homeownership Rate Stays at 65.6% in 2Q 2024

Due to a multi-decade low for housing affordability conditions and other factors, the U.S. homeownership rate remains the lowest in the last two years.